· During May, the children of the Sumner Elementary School will exhibit work from the Doll Project — bottle doll replicas of famous Americans created by the students as a follow-up to their library biographic research.

Book sale

The Friends of the Roslindale Branch Library will be sponsoring its spring book sale from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, May 19. A members-only reception and book sale preview will take place from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 16. The Friends will sign up new members at this event.

Join the Friends for an annual dues of $5 and have a “first look” at our sale books while sharing in a light reception with other library supporters.

Note: Those wishing to donate books to the Roslindale Branch Library are encouraged to postpone dropping off donations until the week beginning May 12.

The Library Lecture Hall will be closed to all programs during the week of May 12-19 in preparation for the Spring Book Sale.

Celebrate spring

Local favorite Kevin Harris and his jazz quartet will perform at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 9. Light refreshments will be served before the music, scheduled on the final Saturday before summer hours and Saturday closing begins. This wonderful musical event is for all ages.

For children:

·Chess Club – Mondays,4:30 p.m., for children age 6 to 10. Learn to play chess like a champion.

· Toddler Storytime – Thursdays, 10:30 a.m., for children age 2 and 3. A special story hour for toddlers sponsored by the Thom/Boston Metro Early Intervention Program.

· Films for Preschool Children – Mondays at 10:30 a.m. for children from 3 to 5 accompanied by an adult.

· Stories and Crafts for Children – Saturdays at 11 a.m. Join storyteller and artist Priscilla Varona-Tounkara for this weekly program of stories and crafts.

· Homework help – The Boston’s Public Library’s Homework Assistance Program provides high school mentors from 3:30-5:30 p.m. after school, Mondays through Wednesdays. A Boston Public School teacher is available from 4-6 p.m. on Wednesdays when schools are in session.

For Adults:

· ESL Conversation Group: Saturdays and Mondays at 10:30 a.m. and Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Practice English in an informal, enjoyable setting with other newcomers to this country.All are welcome to come practice English in this informal setting. English language volunteers will guide discussions.

· Adult Book Discussion: Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. The next meeting of the Tuesday Morning Book Group will take place on June 12. “Innocent Traitor,” a novel by Alison Weir, will be the focus of discussion. It’s based on the life of the “Nine Days Queen,” Lady Jane Grey.

Copies of the book may be requested at the Circulation Desk. Note: There is a waiting list for this book. Those planning to participate in this meeting may need to wait for and share available copies.

· Internet Basics – Traveling the World Wide Web: Registered participants will discover how to search for information on the databases of the Boston Public Library and other research sites as well as how to access the rest of the “Web” for both fun and information. Call the library for dates of the next session.

Participation is limited to three public computers, so registration is encouraged. Stop by or telephone the library during the hours of service to register.

Meet your neighbors

Meet Your Roslindale Village Neighbor: From the Roslindale Yoga Studio. This is the first in a series of offerings from Roslindale Village business leaders. Roslindale Yoga Studio owner Deborah Bernstein, RYT, will lead participants in “Yoga for All Body Types and Fitness Levels” at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 30. As the title suggests, this one-time class is for everyone — all that is required are comfortable clothes.

Selling on eBay

Join other aspiring online entrepreneurs at 6 p.m. on June 6 when educator and certified seller Patricia Hogan leads an introductory workshop on the basics of selling on eBay. Whether you are considering a freelance opportunity or simply cleaning out your attic of those family treasures, Hogan has the resources to help begin.

“Towering Achievements” is an exhibit of photographs by Jane Wilson on display in May.

Parenting workshop

Kathy Grubb, homeschooling mother of five under 9, is facilitating a discussion of parenting issues during a workshop at 11 a.m. on Wednesdays through May 30. Join in at the Children’s Room of the library for good conversation, venting, asking questions.

Younger children (under 3) are welcome with their parents.

Caps for Kids

The West Roxbury Branch Library’s knitting program is sponsoring a Caps for Kids yarn collection and cap-knitting program. Help from residents is needed. Please donate your unused yarn and knitting needles to the program. Or pick up some yarn and a pattern to make a child’s hat.

The library will donate all the finished hats to children. Let’s help make winter warm for as many kids as need hats!

If you need help knitting the hat or other projects, or you just like to chat while working, come to the drop-in knitting program with needles and yarn. The group meets from 3:30-5:30 p.m. the first and third Tuesday on every month at the library.

The Celtic Songs of Robert Burns

Dr. Fred Freeman of the University of Edinburgh will explore some of the musical links between Scotland and Ireland at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 31. He will be drawing from his CD series, “The Complete Songs of Robert Burns.”

Author Talk

Author Louise Limerick will be at the library’s lecture hall at 7 p.m. on Thursday, June 7. The topic will be “Mothers: Making Choices, Finding Voices”

The Sydney Morning Herald named Limerick as one of Australia’s Best Young Novelists in 2004. She is touring the United States, meeting with mother’s groups, library groups and book clubs for the release of her debut novel, “Friends and Mothers.” She will be talking about her journey as a stay-at-home mother and writer as well as reflecting on some of the themes about motherhood in the book.

Meet Limerick and join in a discussion about motherhood.

Refreshments will be served.

Computers

Participation is limited to six participants per series, so interested applicants are encouraged to register soon.

· Beginner’s Internet Class I: A Workshop for Adults. A class for adults who have had no experience with computers and the Internet and would like to take the first step. Next session is 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 18. Preregistration is required.

· Adult Internet Class II: A Workshop for Adults — Learn how to use search engines, Web addresses and the basics to get started using the Internet. Next session is 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 22.

· Introduction to E-Mail: A Workshop for Adults — Learn how to create an e-mail account and to send and receive messages. Next sessions are at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, May 25.

For Adults:

· Wednesday Morning Book Discussion meets once a month at 7 p.m. The next session is on May 16, and the discussion will focus on “The Year of Magical Thinking” by Joan Didion.

· The Thursday evening book discussion group meets at 7 p.m. once a month. The next session is on May 17, and the book is “Angel and Apostle” By Deborah Noyes.

· ESL Conversation Group: Mondays at 6 p.m.

· Ongoing Poetry Workshop: Since 1996, local poet Mary E. Joyce Waite has been guiding other aspiring poets during their Monday meetings at the West Roxbury Branch Library. Sessions run from 6-8 p.m., and new poets are always welcome.

· Drop-In Knitting Program: This program takes place from 3:30-5:30 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays of every month. This is open to everyone, but participants should bring their own needles, yarn and pattern. Help is available, but this is not a class per se.

For Kids:

· Story Time: 10:15 p.m. on Wednesdays, June 6, 20, 27, July 11, 18 and 25. Stories and songs for kids, ages 0-3. Preregistration is necessary. Register by calling 617-325-3147, ext. 3156 to speak with the Children’s Librarian. This story hour is conducted by Early Intervention preschool teachers.

· Homework Assistance Program: 3-5 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays.

· Homework Help from Teachers: 5-7 p.m., Mondays and Thursdays.

· Novel Experiences: Tuesdays at 4:30 p.m. This is a book discussion for kids in grades 5-8 with an activity and refreshments.

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